August weather forecast
Perkinston, MS

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Perkinston, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 91.9°F (33.3°C).

Temperature

In Perkinston, Mississippi, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and a low of 74.1°F (23.4°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 116.6°F (47°C). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.3 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall in Perkinston.

Daylight

In Perkinston, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of August in Perkinston, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Perkinston, Mississippi, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Perkinston?

Perkinston's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in August, with a high of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and a low of 74.1°F (23.4°C).

How hot is it in Perkinston in August?

Perkinston in August has an average high-temperature of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 116.6°F (47°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Perkinston?

In Perkinston, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Perkinston?

The month with the most rainfall in Perkinston, Mississippi, is August, when the rain falls for 23.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Perkinston in August?

In Perkinston, during August, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Perkinston?

In Perkinston, snow does not fall in February through November.

How many hours of daylight does Perkinston have in August?

In Perkinston, the average day length in August is 13h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Perkinston?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Perkinston?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Perkinston?

The months with the highest UV index in Perkinston are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Perkinston?

In Perkinston, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Perkinston, MS

Average temperature in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average high temperature in August: 91.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 74.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Perkinston, MS

Average pressure in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Perkinston, MS

Average wind speed in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Perkinston, MS

Average humidity in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Perkinston, MS

Average rainfall in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Perkinston, MS

Average rainfall days in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 23.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Perkinston, MS

Average snowfall in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Perkinston, MS

Average snowfall days in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Perkinston, MS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Perkinston, MS

Average sunshine days in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Perkinston, MS

Average UV index in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Perkinston, MS

Average cloud cover in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Perkinston, MS

Average visibility in August - Perkinston, MS
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September and December (5mi).

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